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March 12, 2010

Tags: reading blogs

You know, there's a certain freedom in knowing no one is reading your blog. It's a little like you've been unshackled, and can blurt out any freaking thing you please.

I could say, for instance, that I enjoy eating cat food; that it's salty and chewy at the same time, with a piquant aftertaste, kind of like soft cashews. I don't eat cat food, of course (I prefer Purina Monkey Chow), but still I could say that, and who would know?

Or I could state that Manos: the Hands of Fate (yes, it's a real movie; look it up) is the greatest motion picture of all time, making Wuthering Heights or Citizen Kane in comparison look like your next door neighbor's ham-handed vacation videos. Those words simply would float off into the ether, never to be acknowledged.

Think I'm wrong about no one reading this? Prove it, and leave a comment! Tell what YOU would say if nobody was listening!*G*

Comments

March 12, 2010 3:32 PM EST

John, you are weird. Interesting. And nice. But weird.

Good luck with your new book!

- Lauren
March 12, 2010 4:36 PM EST

Thank you, Lauren. I think. *G*

- John Robinson
March 12, 2010 4:48 PM EST

Yes, I was kidding. I'm sorry, I should have included one of these: : )

- Lauren
March 12, 2010 8:18 PM EST

What would I say if nobody was listening?
Hmm. Oh wait, that's what my blog is for! *G*
Great post, btw! :)

- Kitmin
March 12, 2010 11:13 PM EST

LOL! Fun post! What would I say if no one was listening? Hmmm...I'll have to get back to you on that!

- Lynn Mosher
March 13, 2010 7:39 AM EST

I remember the first time someone told me that they were going to read my blog (from my home town). I panicked for a second. Did I really WANT someone that actually knew me - and my family - to read what I wrote?

There really is freedom in being unknown!

- Kathryn Lang
March 13, 2010 9:28 AM EST

Well, John, you certainly know human nature!
Your blog echoed my very thoughts. I've wondered why I should bother. My answer? Because it is good writing practice!

- Cecilia Marie
March 13, 2010 1:58 PM EST

If no one is listening what would I say? Anything and everything..., not having an audience never shut me up. I talk to my sheep too. :)

- Pegg Thomas
March 16, 2010 6:58 PM EDT

Trust me--even if no one leaves a note, somebody somewhere could be reading. What you write can get ya into boatloads of trouble. Been there, done that, will never trust that false cocoon of anonymity again!

- Linda Yezak
March 26, 2010 8:11 AM EDT

Just stepped over from lileks.com to check out your website. Very nice! I'll look for your books.

- Joe B
March 28, 2010 12:03 PM EDT

For everyone that posts there are at least 75 lurkers.

If no one was listening I would admit that I ate an entire large box of Peeps this week--while writing of course.

- Tina Radcliffe
April 4, 2010 4:07 PM EDT

Hey John. Yes, I am reading your blog. Have been, on and off for a while. Heh heh.

- Lea Zalas
April 21, 2010 4:17 PM EDT

Yes, I was stressing out one night because it was too late to post to my blog (www.whyifearclowns.com) until it dawned on me that I was the only one reading it and I would be patient if the post was late. Okay, I read yours, now you gotta read mine (just kidding, this was very funny) Terri from AW (PS: my word verifys are "after madman" Perfect!

- Terri